An 8:15 a.m. Wednesday bond reduction hearing has been scheduled in Jasper County Circuit Court for Joplin gymnastics coach Kip Andrew Johnson, 45, who faces two counts of statutory sodomy and one count of furnishing pornographic material to a minor.
Johnson waived arraignment this morning during a video hearing before Judge Jerry Holcomb and entered a not guilty plea.
Johnson is being held in the Jasper County Jail without bond.
Johnson, who is part owner of Amplified Gymnastics, will not be working there for the time being, according to the motion.
The other job Johnson held at the time of his arrest will not be a problem either.
The Newton County Prosecuting Attorney 's office filed two statutory sodomy charges against Johnson for crimes that allegedly took place January 27 in a first floor examination room at Freeman Rehabilitation and Sports Center.
"The defendant is not currently employed at Freeman Hospital."
In the motion, Glades also promises Johnson "will not be in the near vicinity of any children less than 18 years of age."
Judge Joseph Hensley will preside over the bond hearing.
The Jasper County charges against Johnson involve sex acts that allegedly took place at Johnson's home, but the Joplin Police Department investigation indicated he had been sexually assaulting the boy over a two-year- period, according to the probable cause statement.
Child Pornography has become an Epidemic - - These People who are in a Position of Authority and Prey on Young Children - should be Prosecuted to the Full Extent of the Law - No Slaps on the Wrist - -
ReplyDeleteEveryone deserves their day in Court - - but we have to make sure that these Judges and Prosecuting Attorneys and Defense Attorneys - - Realize that the Citizens of Jasper and Newton County are SICK AND TIRED of this GOOD-OLE-BOY - Mentality of them Making Deals - - because they Owe One Another from their Political Donations - - If you are not Aware of it - Who do you think Donates the Most to Judges Campaigns - The Same Local Attorneys - who show up in their Courts on a Weekly Basis - -
Here is a quick Post from Mr. Turner - - Who Clearly Saw and Posted the Truth.
Judge Dankelson received the largest contributions, $2,000 from both the Glades Law Firm and Stilley Law, LLC. He also received $750 from Norman Rouse, who has worked for him in the prosecuting attorney's office.
If you do not see the Connections - - Please Examine it closer
Brian Glades is the Glades Law Firm - - Norman Rouse and Jerry Holcomb use to be Partners in the The Law Firm - Norman E. Rouse, Collins, Webster & Rouse, P.C.
Let's See - - Who is Defending Kip A Johnson - - Brian Glades, Who is Deciding on Johnson's Bond Reduction Hearing - - Now Judge Jerry Holcomb.
If you cannot see all the Financial and Legal Connections of our Local Legal System - - then I am afraid you do not understand Politics and that it is all about Favors and Money - $$$$$.
Thats just how it works
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